Every year, lots of outdoor activities andeventsarearranged throughout the country.

popular sports events

festivals

folk holidays

fairs

Nature in Belarus

The Belaruslandscape is a major source of pride for the Belarusian people and there are five renowned national parks across the country. One of these – Belovezhskaya Pushcha - has been recognised as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Restaurants and bars in Belarus

Whilst Belarus might not have the bar and café culture of some cities in Europe, it has plenty of restaurants and most of these will be more than happy to serve you drinks. There are also numerous coffee shops in the larger cities and towns.

Don’t expect a menu inEnglish in most Belarusian restaurants, especially outside Minsk. Good restaurants are popular, so it is advisable to book ahead – your hotel will be happy to do this for you.

There are many excellent restaurants offering authentic Belarusian cuisine as well as plenty of venues offering international cuisine or fast food.

Many Belarus restaurants offer cabaret performances or live music as part of the evening’s enjoyment.

Nightclubs and nightlife in Belarus

Belarus has a growing nightclub scene and Minsk nightlife is particularly vibrant.

Most clubs play Russian and Belarusian pop music and the discos often go on all night.

Some venues also have cabaret shows, and many Minsk clubs offer billiards and casinos too.

Nightclubs inBelarus are popular with all ages, and not dominated by young people.